LEXICON
No.32 December 13, 2010

Rules for Professionals in Charge of Healthcare Services under Health Insurance Programs (Ryotan-kisoku)
療養担当規則 (療担規則)
Rules for Health Insurance-covered Medical Facilities and Medical Practitioners
保険医療機関および保険医療養担当規則
Rules for Health Insurance-covered Dispensing Pharmacies and Pharmacists
保険薬局および保険薬剤師療養担当規則

Rules for Professionals in Charge of Healthcare Services under Health Insurance Programs ( Ryotan-kisoku ) have been established in accordance with the Health Insurance Law (健康保険法). There are two sets of rules: Rules for Health Insurance-covered Medical Facilities and Medical...

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